When to plant sweet potato in New Mexico
New Mexico spans USDA zones 6a–8b, so the right time to plant sweet potato shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 21 in Chaparral to June 14 in Las Vegas — below are local dates for 23 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 7b | April 23 | October 20 | May 14 – May 28 |
| Las Cruces | 8b | March 12 | November 13 | April 2 – April 16 |
| Rio Rancho | 7b | April 8 | November 1 | April 29 – May 13 |
| Santa Fe | 6b | May 14 | October 6 | June 4 – June 18 |
| Roswell | 7b | April 13 | October 30 | May 4 – May 18 |
| Farmington | 7a | May 2 | October 13 | May 23 – June 6 |
| Hobbs | 8a | March 28 | November 10 | April 18 – May 2 |
| Clovis | 7a | April 14 | October 29 | May 5 – May 19 |
Sweet Potato in New Mexico: FAQ
When can I plant sweet potato in New Mexico?
Across New Mexico, the time to transplant sweet potato spans roughly March 21 in Chaparral to June 14 in Las Vegas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the sweet potato planting date vary across New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico publishes 23 cities with their own frost dates, so the right sweet potato planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does sweet potato take to grow in New Mexico?
Sweet Potato takes about 90–120 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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